forecast
A forecast is a description of what is likely to happen in the future based on information available now. In the context of weather, it tells you if it will be sunny, rainy, or cold in the coming days.
Exemples
3 sur 5I checked the weather forecast before leaving the house.
I checked the weather forecast before leaving the house.
The meteorological station provided a detailed forecast for the region.
The meteorological station provided a detailed forecast for the region.
What's the forecast for the weekend?
What's the forecast for the weekend?
Synonymes
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of 'fore' meaning 'before' and 'cast' meaning 'to throw'. You are throwing your thoughts forward in time.
Quiz rapide
The weather ___ says it will be sunny tomorrow.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : forecast
Exemples
I checked the weather forecast before leaving the house.
everydayI checked the weather forecast before leaving the house.
The meteorological station provided a detailed forecast for the region.
formalThe meteorological station provided a detailed forecast for the region.
What's the forecast for the weekend?
informalWhat's the forecast for the weekend?
The study analyzes the accuracy of the regional weather forecast models.
academicThe study analyzes the accuracy of the regional weather forecast models.
The event was postponed due to a negative weather forecast.
businessThe event was postponed due to a negative weather forecast.
Synonymes
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
according to the forecast
according to the forecast
long-term forecast
long-term forecast
economic forecast
economic forecast
Souvent confondu avec
Weather is what is happening outside right now; a forecast is a prediction of what will happen later.
Foretell is often used for magical or non-scientific predictions, while forecast is based on data.
Notes d'usage
While commonly used for weather, 'forecast' can also apply to finance or sales. It is a countable noun, so you can have 'a forecast' or 'many forecasts'.
Erreurs courantes
Learners sometimes use 'the weather says' instead of 'the weather forecast says'. Always specify that the prediction is the forecast.
Astuce mémo
Think of 'fore' meaning 'before' and 'cast' meaning 'to throw'. You are throwing your thoughts forward in time.
Origine du mot
Derived from the prefix 'fore-' (meaning before) and the verb 'cast' (in the sense of to calculate or plan).
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
In many English-speaking countries, talking about the weather forecast is a very common way to start a conversation or engage in small talk.
Quiz rapide
The weather ___ says it will be sunny tomorrow.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : forecast
Grammaire lie
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Plus de mots sur Weather
windy
A1Windy is an adjective used to describe weather conditions where there is a lot of strong, moving air. It characterizes a day or a place where the wind is blowing harder than usual, often making it feel colder or causing objects to move.
foggy
A1Foggy is an adjective used to describe weather where there is a thick cloud of tiny water droplets near the ground. It makes it very difficult to see things that are far away or even close by.
stormy
A1Describes weather that is characterized by strong winds, heavy rain, and often thunder or lightning. It can also refer to a situation or relationship marked by strong conflict or angry arguments.
overcast
A1An overcast is a condition where the entire sky is covered with clouds and no sun can be seen. It describes a grey and dull sky that often happens before rain or during cold days.
cool
A1Describes a temperature that is moderately cold, typically in a way that is pleasant or refreshing. It is used to describe weather that is neither hot nor very cold, often requiring a light jacket.
freezing
A1Freezing refers to the temperature at which water turns into ice, which is 0°C or 32°F. It describes the process or the state of the weather when it is cold enough for liquid to become solid.
humid
A1Humid describes air that feels wet, damp, and sticky because it contains a lot of water vapor. It is often used to describe hot weather that makes you feel sweaty.
wet
A1Describes something that is covered in or full of water or another liquid. In the context of weather, it refers to a day or period when it is raining.
mild
A1Mild describes weather that is warmer than usual for a specific time of year, especially in winter or autumn. It means the temperature is moderate and pleasant, rather than being very cold or freezing.
rain
A1Rain is water that falls from clouds in the sky in small drops. It is a natural weather event that provides water for plants and fills rivers and lakes.
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